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Running for her life

Josh Brannock | Sep 19, 2013
A UNF staff member took on extreme temperatures, elevation changes, over-hydration and blisters to get the chance to compete in one of the most difficult foot races on the planet.
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Column: Conference realignment has reached ludicrous speed

Josh Brannock | Jul 8, 2013
Mercer and ETSU just so happen to be two of five schools in the A-Sun that field a football team. The A-Sun however does not recognize football as a conference sport. But you know who does? Money to the one who guessed SoCon, that’s the Southern Conference’s acronym -- I like it.
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The most important component on the diamond

Josh Brannock | Apr 17, 2013
“My curveball wasn't very good when I came here — it worked, but I only threw it three or four times a game,” Renner said. “Now, I can use it as a third pitch to change the eye level on hitters, and I can throw it for strikes.”
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Sand volleyball picks up where it left off: on top

Josh Brannock | Apr 11, 2013
“We're definitely challenging them more and training harder to try and get that step up,” Loeswick said. “Last year we did a lot with basic ball control and trying to figure out what teams worked best together. This year we've been a little bit more consistent with our teams.”
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UNF baseball takes out UF Gators in extra innings

Josh Brannock | Feb 27, 2013
In the top of the tenth inning UNF answered UF’s ninth by scoring a run. UNF’s Corey Bass hit a double to left center field that scored Alex Bacon and gave UNF a 7-6 lead. The Ospreys were able to hold the Gators scoreless in the bottom of the tenth to come away with the win.
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Pain is temporary, ink is permanent

Josh Brannock | Feb 27, 2013
“He pretty much expressed to me how a sport could define somebody,” Wallace said. “He said if you work hard at something, anything is pretty much possible. We played basketball almost everyday. He was maybe 32 at the time and I was like 10-years old, so I was playing against these older guys.”
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Deadbirds demolish undermanned Canes’

Josh Brannock | Feb 18, 2013
Fly half Trace Horevitz has enjoyed the Deadbirds’ success during his senior year. In the game against Miami, Horevitz scored two tries, one with relative ease as he ran up the gut of the field seemingly untouched.
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Basketball Recruits: The next wave

Josh Brannock | Feb 13, 2013
Moore is finishing his senior year at Boca Ciega High School in Gulfport, Fla., and is scoring at will against opponents. Moore dropped 42 points in a win over Lakewood High School, Feb. 7. He is averaging 26 points per game, 4.8 assists and 2.5 steals per game this season.
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UNF rugby trucks FSU

Josh Brannock | Feb 8, 2013
“Man it felt great to kick their teeth in,” Mross said. “We’ve always been the smaller team and have always had that chip on our shoulder. We like being the little school that beats up on the big guys”
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Free-throws and defense save UNF once again

Josh Brannock | Feb 8, 2013
“You know some people call it the dog days of February, but we call it the dawg days of February,” Driscoll said. “Discipline, attitude wins games. Yes we believe in it and we think we can win.”
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A new crop of volleyballers

Josh Brannock | Feb 6, 2013
UNF signed: Abby Fesl, a 5-foot-11 setter from Arlington Heights, Ill. -- Carina Hoff, a 6-foot-2 gifted athlete from Eustis, Fla. -- Kelly Koop, an outside hitter from McKinney, Tex. -- and Morgan Van Alstine, a 6-foot-1 middle blocker from Merritt Island, Fla.
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The Art of the Serve

Josh Brannock | Oct 24, 2012
A good server can make the difference in the game. If there are multiple good serves in a row, the team can go from being tied to holding a commanding lead.
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Volleyball Gets Four Set Win at JU

Josh Brannock | Sep 29, 2012
In the game four players stepped up when the team needed them most. Middle blocker Marija Pantovic, outside hitter Paige Pridgeon, middle blocker Carolyn Jenkins and defensive specialist Kelsey Smith all made key plays at the end of sets to give UNF the win.
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UNF Men’s Soccer Falls to UCF

Josh Brannock | Sep 29, 2012
“The injuries don't matter, we played great tonight at times. We kept the ball the best we have all season,” Marinatos said. “We gave up two soft goals in the first half and we created some chances. Then they scored the third and the fourth and by then it was too late.”
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Women’s volleyball kills way to home opening win

Josh Brannock | Sep 7, 2012
The UNF women's volleyball took to the court of the UNF arena for the first time this year as it took on the Rattlers from Florida A&M after starting the season 1-4. The Ospreys (2-4) were able to manhandle FAMU (0-7) on their way to picking up their second win of the season, 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,25-22).
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Atlantic Sun Championships Preview

Josh Brannock | May 8, 2012

Track and Field In outdoor competition, the men’s team is in the top five for highest scores and times in seven out of the 18 nonteam events this year in which there were more than five competitors....

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Sports in Brief, April 4

Josh Brannock | Apr 8, 2012

By: Josh Brannock, Sports Editor Baylor finishes season perfect 40-0, win national championship Under the massive wingspan and dominating power of Brittney Greiner, the Baylor Bears became the first...

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